Agra Tours
Want to explore the rich legacy of world heritage sites? If yes, then first of all make your tour to Agra, the city of Taj. Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh on the both side of holy river Yamuna, Agra is a historical city having a unique image in the world tour map. In the era of Mughal, it was the capital city of India, Agra fort or Red fort is the evidence of this. The city was so old that it has also been described in the epic of Mahabharta as Agraban. The city of architectural wonders has a lot to explore. One of the main attractions globally and also one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is in this city that makes it a major world tour hub.
In order to explore the wondering and memorable beauty of this Taj Mahal, tourist from all parts of the world travel to Agra. Apart from this, proximity to capital city of India, New Delhi also adds more spice in its beauty. Most of the travelers from all parts of the world prefer to take golden triangle tour packages to explore the ancient culture and ultimate beauty of three main historical cities including Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.
Major Attractions in Agra:
The city is flooded with a number of prehistoric to contemporary monuments. However, Taj Mahal and the Red Fort are more popular among all others.
Taj Mahal: One of the seven wonder s of the world, Tajmahal is made of pure white marble and its untouched beauty keeps travelers mesmerized for a long time. It was built by the great mughal emperor Shahjahan in the sweet memory of his beloved wife MumTajMahal. Construction of this UNESCO world heritage site was started in the year of 1632 and it came into its original form in the year of 1653. It is also one of the most beautiful and vibrant buildings of the world. It is built on the sand of river Yamuna.
Red Fort: Only 2 kilometers away from TajMahal, the red fort is also a world heritage site known as Agra Fort. It has become the residence of great mughal emperors like Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, Humayun, Akbar and Jehangir. Red fort is made of red sand stones originated from the state of Rajasthan.
I'timad-Ud-Daulah: Also known as the Baby Taj, was the resting place of the empress Noor Jahan's father, Mirza Ghiyas Beg. It is situated on another bank of river Yamuna opposite to Tajmahal.
Fatehpur Sikari: Located only 35 kilometer from Tajmahal at Agra Jaipur Highway, Fatehpur Sikari is also a world heritage site known as Buland Darwaja. 53.63 meter in height and 35 meter in width, this large gate keeps travelers mesmerized for a long time.
Apart from the aforesaid places, there are a number of other places to explore. With an aim to make your Agra tour memorable, we World Tour Services endow travelers with attractive and cost-effective tour packages.
When it comes to accommodate in Agra, the city also hosts all types of hotels right from Five-star deluxe to budget hotels. Hotel JP palace, the Mughal Sheraton, Amar Vials, The Trident Hilton, The Gateway Hotel and Holiday Inn are a few renowned hotels known for offering comfy accommodation and above all a home like atmosphere even away from home.